What is a climbing assay?
Fruit flies often climb upward after being gently disturbed. Scientists call this negative geotaxis. In this playful demonstration, watch ten virtual flies move inside a vial and count how many reach the orange line.
Science note: This is a simplified simulation. Results are randomly generated for learning and are not real laboratory measurements.
1. Predict, 2. Observe, 3. Compare
Target line
Ready to investigate!
Each trial has ten virtual flies. Try three trials and compare the results.
My results
| Trial | Flies above the line |
|---|---|
| No trials yet | |
Compare your trials
What do you notice about the results?
💡 Fun fact
Fruit flies have six legs and use their sense of balance and movement to navigate their surroundings.
BZZZZTASTIC! You just practiced prediction, observation, and comparing repeated trials.